Thousands of people received convalescent plasma as an experimental treatment for Covid. A new study shows that it works — but only when given within a few days of the onset of illness. A small but rigorous clinical trial in Argentina has found that blood plasma from recovered Covid-19 patients can …
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The Food and Drug Administration on Sunday gave emergency approval for expanded use of antibody-rich blood plasma to help hospitalized coronavirus patients, allowing President Trump, who has been pressuring the agency to move faster to address the pandemic, to claim progress on the eve of the Republican convention. Mr. Trump …
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Here’s what you need to know: The F.D.A. has authorized the use of blood plasma to treat Covid-19. Trump aides, meeting with lawmakers, reportedly said a vaccine would be approved before the election. Russia expected congratulations for its vaccine. It’s been hit with skepticism, instead. Florida and Texas have joined …
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